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PULLMAN – To avoid all unnecessary consternation, it should be noted: This is not an official depth chart.

There will be one of those before too long, because Washington State’s season opener at Auburn is now just five days away.

In anticipation of that game, we’ve decided to take our best guess at what the Cougars’ depth chart might look like on that day.

The biggest difference from last season is that most of these names are familiar. The Cougars played 17 true or redshirt freshmen a year ago. That isn’t likely to be the case again this season.

Offensively, the biggest question marks are in the receiving corps, where the top 10 are pretty well established at the four positions – it’s just a matter of who sees the field most.

Sophomore Gabe Marks is a likely starter, and junior Isiah Myers beings some versatility bouncing between the outside spots. River Cracraft is an impressive freshman who will play a bunch, and sophomore Brett Bartolone led the team in receptions last season.

Though a two-deep is listed at each offensive line position, it should be noted that O-line coach Clay McGuire won’t go more than eight deep unless he feels he is forced to do so.

So, for example, Matt Goetz would likely fill in at either guard position, if necessary, and Zach Brevick has some versatility about him, too.

Defensively, the Cougars look much the same as they did last season, with the notable exception of sophomore Destiny Vaeao taking over at the buck linebacker position. That spot was occupied by do-everything standout Travis Long last year.

Without further ado, here is our best guess as to how things might shake out once the season starts: